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Non-Commercial
For Vehicles Not On ALARS:
Some vehicles may not match the ALARS database but may still receive an
inspection:
1. Vehicles registered in a state other than Massachusetts. The issuing state of
the vehicle’s registration plate shall be entered on the Workstation by selecting
from a drop-down list of all 50 states (the list shall default to MA).
2. Federal Vehicles. The vehicle will be identified as a Federal plate on the
Workstation by selecting “FD” from the drop-down list of issuing states.
3. New non-registered vehicles receiving their “new vehicle OBD II scan.”
These vehicles must be inspected by accessing the New Vehicle OBD II Scan
menu on the Workstation by a RMV-authorized new car dealer.
4. Massachusetts vehicles with unique plates, Section 5 transportation vehicles,
(Repair, Farm, Owner/Contractor, and Transport) or Municipal plates may not
have a VIN/plate match on ALARS. The VID and Workstation shall not reject
these vehicles from testing.
NOTE: Vehicles with “Dealer” plates will NOT be inspected.
All other vehicles identified shall be automatically turned away from testing by the
VID if there is no match on ALARS for the combination of vehicle VIN, plate number and
plate type.
Additional Vehicle Information:
For all valid 17-digit VINs, the VID will attempt to “decode” the VIN and
automatically enter the model year, fuel type, make, model, engine cylinders / displacement,
and GVWR for the vehicle. The VID will also determine the proper test selection for the
vehicle. Depending on the type of vehicle and the test selection, the following additional
information may be required to be entered by the inspector:
Massachusetts Vehicle Check
Ch. 2 -5